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Keele · QS World #801
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/7
DN Colleges Group
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Keele
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
Keele University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
DN Colleges Group vs Keele University at a glance
DN Colleges Group and Keele University both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Biomedical Sciences and Childhood & Youth Studies. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; Keele University offers 426 courses across 79 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £18,200 at Keele University: DN Colleges Group is about £5,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £18,200 at Keele University: DN Colleges Group is about £5,700 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Keele University is higher in 6 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £20,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £26,500 from Keele University. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 10 and Keele University in 2.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
DN Colleges Group
Keele University
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
DN Colleges Group
No published data on international students
Keele
56 countries · 8.5% international
- 🇮🇳India14.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria12.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.8%
- 🇨🇳China4.7%
Subjects
21 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
DN Colleges Group
Keele University
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £18,200 (UG)
Biomedical Sciences
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £18,200 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Education Studies
Sociology & Criminology
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £18,200 (UG)
Business Studies
Games Design & Computer Animation
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Animal Science
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Health & Social Care
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
English Literature
Mechanical Engineering
Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Software Engineering, Business Information Systems, General Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy.
Only at DN Colleges Group
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- Keele University
- £18,200
DN Colleges Group is about £5,700 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- Keele University
- £18,200
DN Colleges Group is about £5,700 a year cheaper.
Outcomes
Graduate outcomes by subject
Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.
DN Colleges Group
Keele University
Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,00091%Satisfaction75%Biomedical Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000100%Satisfaction88%Education Studies
£17,000Salary (3 years)£22,50098%Satisfaction92%Sociology & Criminology
£18,500Salary (3 years)£22,50084%Satisfaction86%Business Studies
£21,000Salary (3 years)£24,00088%Satisfaction85%Games Design & Computer Animation
£20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500100%Satisfaction76%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)£28,50096%Satisfaction88%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,500Salary (3 years)£23,00095%Satisfaction84%Health & Social Care
No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500100%Satisfaction96%English Literature
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,00095%Satisfaction98%Mental Health Nursing
No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000100%Satisfaction85%Software Engineering
£20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500No dataSatisfaction72%
Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveDN Colleges Group
View all scholarships →Keele University
Postgraduate Global Scholarship (international) 2026
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
DN Colleges Group vs Keele University: common questions
Is DN Colleges Group or Keele University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £18,200 at Keele University: DN Colleges Group is about £5,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £18,200 at Keele University: DN Colleges Group is about £5,700 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both DN Colleges Group and Keele University?
Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Animal Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health & Social Care and 9 more.
Is DN Colleges Group or Keele University better for Education Studies?
Education Studies graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £22,500 from Keele University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at DN Colleges Group and 92% at Keele University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does DN Colleges Group or Keele University offer more courses?
Keele University lists 426 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.
What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at Keele University?
DN Colleges Group teaches 5 subject areas that Keele University does not, including Building & Construction, Computing & IT, Design & Fashion, Teacher Training and Fine Art.
What can you study at Keele University but not at DN Colleges Group?
Keele University teaches 58 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Computer Science, Chemistry, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Law, Forensic Science, Environmental Sciences, Pharmacy and 50 more.
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